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Public executions were once held in Kolkata's 'Fancy' Lane

The tall robust trees of Fancy Lane bore silent witness to the crime perpetrated on poor subaltern people

The unusual bond between Hemanta and Uttam, though bent but never broken!

Inseparable on the silver screen, the two were fast friends in real life too

The nondescript Palashi, which once altered the history of India!

Did you know that ‘Plassey’ is not in Murshidabad?

Bankura-based Kolay biscuits once competed with Parle-G!

Bengal has always been a major player in the biscuit-making industry

Tagore’s life-long romance with Motichur sandesh – a Chandannagar speci...

Rabindranath had a sweet tooth and was fond of fresh sweets delivered to their residence at Chandannagar

When Tagore came to 'Music Director' Kazi Nazrul Islam's rescue!

Rabindranath Tagore overruled Visva Bharati and helped Nazrul

Would climate change wipe out Bengal tigers by 2070?

What measures are being taken to protect the Big Cats

Malda confectioners give a new twist to mango delicacies!

This initiative is all set to be a harbinger of a new ‘Mango revolution’ in Bengal

Did Marxism give shape to Manik Bandopadhyay's writings?

Bandopadhyay’s writings dealt with the wretchedness of existence in the context of rural Bengal

British-era cannon pulled out from a busy pavement in Kolkata!

Kolkata and Bengal since ages had been home to different types of cannons

Madur Mat Art of Bengal: A story of skill, creativity, and empowerment

The word madur is used as a generic term for floor mats, although it designates mats woven from a specific type of reed

Chhenar Kalia – the savoury Bengali cuisine that became a part of Mahabho...

Mahanayak Uttam Kumar was closely related to the puja

Santiniketan might be soon included in the UNESCO World Heritage List

Santiniketan was originally bought by Rabindranath Tagore’s father, Debendranath Tagore

Kushan period terracotta wheeled doll unearthed in Chandraketugarh

Were these wheeled dolls used just by children? Or were they part of religious rites as well?

How the legacy business of JK Masale spiced up the global markets

Dhannalal Jain: The success story of the Masala King of India

Strange as it may seem, Bollywood diva Meena Kumari was related to the illu...

Meena Kumari’s grandmother, Hemsundari Tagore, was married to Jadu Nandan Tagore

Garai Art Centre brings the therapeutic effect of art to Kolkata

Octogenarian Tarak Garai is a name to reckon with in the contemporary Indian art scene

Padma luchi: From a 117-year-old ‘boubhaat’ menu card of Sovabazar Rajb...

The 117-year-old menu card for Keshavchandra’s wedding had 36 items on the list

A three-domed structure over a platform - why is Kurumbera called a 'fort'?...

The fort displays the architecture of ancient Odisha, but what was it built for?

Bengal boy Debasmit Ghosh wins gold medal at International karate Champions...

Debasmit Ghosh is a resident of Pero Harishpur in Udaynarayanpur Block, Howrah

Back when Rabindranath Tagore bonded with the Nizam of Hyderabad over educa...

The Nizam allocated a handsome grant for a hostel to be constructed at the Visva Bharati University

What should we keep in mind while purchasing pure ghee from the market!

Pure ghee has been used in Indian food recipes since time immemorial

9-year-old Aarush from Kolkata honoured by NASA as India’s youngest ‘Ci...

Aarush Naskar loves the stars, the sun and is very interested in knowing about them

Ghostbusters coming to Calcutta High Court to probe haunting spirits

DoS investigates cases related to ghosts, haunted locations, black magic, parapsychology, aliens, UFOs, crop circles and unidentified creatures

'Author' Satyajit Ray and his obsession with magic and the supernatural

A tribute to the Master filmmaker on his birth centenary

Why do Bengal has a troubled relationship with May day?

For three decades, ‘lockout’ and ‘union’ were part of life in Bengal

The dancer at 82 has defied age and remained evergreen: Meet Purnima Ghosh

Recently Purnima Ghosh has performed on stage as Radha in ‘Bhanusingher Padabali

Banak – Colour of Bengal’s Clay Art

The method by which this indigenous colour is collected by artists is also quite unusual

Tagore in Bollywood – How he influenced major movie songs

Rabindrasangeet has been in Bollywood for decades

Sri Krishna Hotel of Serampore reminds us of Indubalar Bhaater Hotel

Subhashree Ganguly plays the role of Indubala in the web series Indubala Bhaater Hotel

From having Rs 100, to setting up a 200-crore business empire – Malay De...

Delhi was a difficult city for Debnath who landed here just after his Higher Secondary examinations, from a nondescript village in North Bengal

NASA’s Bengali scientist discovers Black Hole’s magnetic reversal

Space is spectacular, continues to surprise people, and there are a lot of unanswered questions out there

Let's talk about two of West Bengal’s most favoured ecotourism destinatio...

Gajoldoba and Lamahatta are two of Bengal’s foremost ecotourism destinations

Dolly Roy, the first woman tea taster of India, has breathed her last

Dolly’s – The Tea Shop in a corner of South Kolkata’s Dakshinapan Shopping Centre

Centurion statistician who worked from Calcutta gets highest International ...

The award, worth $80,000, will be handed over to C.R. Rao at the World Statistical Congress

Cartoonist Narayan Debnath’s Nonte Fonte hits the Big Screen

Debnath’s creations were gobbled up by children in various magazines and newspapers where they came as series

Kolkata Metro creates history as the first underwater metro run in India

Two Metro rakes had been taken to Howrah Maidan station from Esplanade station

Kala Bhavan students put up Garbage Art installation made from the waste of...

A colourful structure can be seen these days while entering the Sonajhuri Haat

You think you know what maya is? Come to Maya to find out!

Maya is an ancient, and central, concept of Hindu philosophy

Raj Bhavan all set to open to the public for heritage tours

A heritage walk will also be organised on the premises of Raj Bhavan to give an idea about the rich history of the building

Will the Rajbaris of Khidderpore stand the test of time?

Kidderpore is one of the oldest river ports under the control of Calcutta Port Trust

The youngest ‘Magic Queen’ of Bengal, 9-year-old Mimi Haldar unlocks a ...

Magic lost much of its attraction with the advent of technological invasion that drove Gen X and Y to the world of the Internet

British Kolkata’s drainage blueprint: Did it flood back then?

Water logging during the monsoons increased after the East India Company started developing Calcutta as a presidency city

Kolkata's first advanced sports science lab in Ramakrishna Mission Universi...

The Department of Sports Science and Yoga has been running successfully at RKMVERI

The woman who led one of the most successful textile businesses in West Ben...

Raunaque was in Class IX when she had to shelve her education

German consulate pitches in to preserve Bengal’s cultural legacy

The German Consulate General signed an agreement to partner with Kolkata Sukriti Foundation

What’s new in Kolkata this week?

List of events this week

The retired teacher from Ausgram who teaches tribal students for just one r...

This Master Moshai wishes to teach till his last breath

Raising a toast to wild birds of Eco Park on Earth Hour Day

Earth Hour is an annual global grassroots movement organized by the World Wildlife Fund

A quick list of events taking place throughout Bengal this week

Krosswindz will be performing live at the Hard Rock Cafe in Kolkata on March 30th

Unique Coconut Fairs held in Bengal districts to encourage Coconut Farming

The board is organising special hands-on skill development for the farmers teaching them special scientific methods

The Making of the unsung fighter - Pritilata Waddedar

Pritilata Waddedar was good at academics and used to read a lot of books

This World Water Day, let us take an oath of saving 100 litres of rainwater...

The groundwater table (known as an aquifer) is drying off at a fast pace

Critically endangered Gyps vultures released in the Buxa Tiger Reserve

Among the 20 released vultures, there are 13 Oriental White-backed Vultures and 7 rescued Himalayan Griffons

Sanchari Das Mollick, the film editor from Kolkata makes all proud on the O...

Variety Magazine wrote that ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ might get the award

R D Burman clinked glasses and spoons and thus made music!

He discovered sound in every corner, from shepherds to Asha Bhonsle’s laughter

Dol Utsav at Bishnupur kicks off with a touch of classical music

Dol Utsav will be celebrated with gusto on the 7th and 8th of March this year

Murshidabad’s Lalbagh property being claimed by Pakistan’s 1st Presiden...

The quiet, semirural Lalbagh of Murshidabad often cuts a story steeped in timeless wonder

What a colourful week ahead!

Events of the week

National Safety Day, a good day to stop blaming others and act for your own...

The first National Safety Day was observed on March 4, 1972

The Ghots of Bengal are a piece of Art

At times the Ghot itself is worshipped as a deity

Creator of Pandab Goenda, Shashtipada Chattopadhyay is no more

Pandab Goenda was every Bengali child’s favourite

State Government to launch ‘Apon Bangla’ cards for NRI Bengali investor...

The state government wants to tap NRI Bengalis for investment and employment

Tram Parade of Kolkata showcased century-old trams of the city

Kolkata was the first city in Asia to get trams

Referred to as the 'Oxford of Bengal', Nabadwip offers much more than relig...

Nabadwip was the capital of Bengal under Ballal Sen and Lakshman Sen

Olympian Tulsidas Balaram, the once don of Maidan soccer is no more

Balaram belonged to the golden generation of Indian football of the 1950s and 60s

Dr Purnima Sinha, the first female physicist from C.U., who did her PhD way...

Dr Purnima Sinha and how she broke shackles of patriarchy

100 years of radio in Kolkata, and we didn’t even notice!

February 13 is observed as World Radio Day

What's new this week?

Events of the week

Barefoot Boys: How Coach Sailen Bose helped the soccer team defeat the Brit...

In the early 1900s football had become a symbol of freedom to the Indians

Safer Internet Day is something we need to observe every day!

Safer Internet Day is observed worldwide annually in February 

Mangala Kanti Ray who has preserved the obsolete Sarinda, gets Padma Shri

Each region of India has some unique musical instruments

The British had dreamt of a metro tract in Kolkata way back in 1921!

Kolkata was one of the adored cities of British India

Events in Kolkata this week

Events of the week

‘Biscuit Cups’ serving tea in Nadia – an answer to land pollution?

Plastic is used in almost every sector around the world

Zero-waste shop of Newtown shows the way to future innovative disposal of w...

India has also ranked to be the 3rd largest e-waste producer in the world

Did you know Dwarkanath Tagore owned around 50 brothels in Calcutta?

He founded the Jorasanko Branch of the Tagore family

Dr. Ratan Kar who saved the Jarawas from a measles epidemic, gets Padma Shr...

Dr. Kar is now 66 years old and lives with his family in Bangalore

Titas Sadhu, the girl from Chinsurah scripting history on the cricket field...

The whole of Chinsurah and Bengal is celebrating this girl’s achievements

2nd largest Book Fair of the world kicks off

World’s 2nd largest book fair is held every year in Kolkata with great pomp

Rabindranath Tagore's niece controlled their estate on horseback with a gun...

Accomplished women of the Tagore household played important role in the land’s history culture

IAS officer Vivek Kumar once again wins hearts with tribute to Kolkata

In 2021, Kumar had released a single titled Amar Kolkata

On National Tourism Day, look at the vintage travel posters we found!

The stereotype of Bengalis as inveterate travellers is well founded

Banabitan – the haven of nature conservation in the heart of Salt Lake

Covering almost an area of 70 acres, this open green space has a variety of flora and fauna

Swami Vivekananda influenced young Subhas Bose to fall in love with his mot...

Swamiji’s words became the guiding motto of Subhas Bose


Turning Point: Working for specially-abled people since 25 years

Turning point is the first day-centre in Kolkata

Kunsang Chhopel: The Man who trains indigenous dogs in the Dooars

Dogs are usually intelligent creatures and can be trained for various purposes

Spence’s Hotel, the first ever hotel of Asia was in Kolkata!

Even author Jules Verne mentioned about Spences Hotel

Bengal paintings on chariots were another form of fresco painting

Wooden chariots were once a pride of Bengal and Orissa

Why Kolkata is deservedly a top global food destination

Kolkata is the only Indian city among the World's Best Food Destinations

How a 15-year publishing hiatus almost cost Sarat Chandra his career

Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay is India’s most translated author

MATER: The book that speaks saving India’s sons to save our daughters


An anthology of letters from Mother to Son edited by Saheli Mitra

Tales and memories woven in the brick-red quilts - a Bengal staple

Feather-light 'lep' has been in use during winters in this subcontinent for hundreds of years

Bengalis who contributed to the building of Alipore Zoo

It was Wellesley who first thought of creating a zoological garden

Swami Vivekananda on Practical Vedanta: ‘Different’ Understanding

Swami Vivekananda just lived for only 39 years

Do we remember famous historian Sudhir Kumar Mitra’s anti-communal ideolo...

Sudhir Kumar Mitra was born in Jonai Boksha village in the Hooghly district

The Table On Which Bankim Chandra wrote his famous novels and poems

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was an essayist, novelist, critic, a journalist, polemicist and a thinker

Why ‘Shibpur Botanical Garden’ owes a huge debt to William Roxburgh

The Indian Botanic Garden is the largest in Southeast Asia

Bori Monda: Bankura’s unique dessert vies for GI recognition

Ancient Bengal was known as ‘Gauda Banga’

Genesis of Bengal's Phuchka village

Every neighbourhood (para) has a puchkawala

User-friendly Braille maps for visually impaired students brought by NATMO

AI is used for 3D embossing to get the final Braille Maps

Amrita Mukherjee’s book reveals the secret diary of Calcutta’s iconic l...

Asoke Kumar Mukherjee was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Alipore Bar Association

The Danes have left their architectural imprint on Serampore, the Hooghly t...

Serampore was known as ‘Frederiksnagar’, in honour of King Frederick V of Denmark

Pele, the king of football is no more

Pele's Kolkata visit saved the maroon green brigade from losing the match

Royal retreats, the heritage palace hotels of West Bengal

Kolkata has traditionally been known as a ‘City of Palaces’

What does GEN Y think about the traditional art of Pithe Making?

Pithe making had almost become a ritual to most Bengali households

Kolkata Street Music Festival celebrates the genius of street musicians and...

Street musicians and wandering performers are found all over Bengal

Steamships of British Bengal: symbolizing the progress of man and his maste...

In British minds steam became synonymous with civilization

A good role or stardom? KIFF asks the question

A star studded panel debated for and against

Christmas Festival 2022 kicks off amid fanfare

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the mega carnival yesterday

Gobardanga’s train platform number 3 ½ evokes memories from the past

Gobardanga is one of the oldest stations on the Sealdah-Bongaon section

Messi and Kolkata, a love affair that goes back over a decade

Lionel Messi played in Kolkata on Sep 2, 2011

December in Bengal is called Poush, a season of folk festivals and art

The idol of Tusu is immersed on the last day of Poush

International Kolkata Art Festival celebrates Abanindranath Tagore’s 150t...

The Art festival has taken place in Indian Museum, Kolkata

Kolkata International Film Festival celebrates Bachchan’s 80th in style

KIFF will screen eight of Bachchan’s most popular films

Bengal’s first-ever Santhali Book Fair in Jhargram turning heads

It aimed to revive a dying language by making it popular

Bengal’s mountaineers and their continued love affair with the peaks

Remembering the pioneers on International Mountain Day

Bengal's health related initiatives become a boon for it's people

Swasthya Sathi has modelled the health sector in a unique way

Will Joynagarer Moa become extinct soon due to a lack of raw materials?

The jaggery used in moa-making is best if it is poyra gur

Gone with the Wind’s heartthrob Vivien Leigh was born in Darjeeling!

Against a properly dramatic background, Vivien Mary Hartley was born

Bengali scientists nail down antibiotic-resistant ‘Superbugs’

Seven scientists including three Bengali researchers identified the superbug

Rehab crucial for Parkinson’s patients, says Institute of Neurosciences K...

Parkinson’s Disease is a common neuro-degenerative disorder

In life and in death, how was Shri Aurobindo’s connect to his wife Mrinal...

Many often raised the question, why did Shri Aurobindo marry?

First 3D Planetarium of India coming up in Howrah this December

This planetarium will be a booster to stargazers

Can authorship be taught? Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob answers

The goal of ABSU is to increase the accessibility of Bangla literature

‘Nakshi Kantha’ – how Irene Begum pilots women empowerment

Irene was forced to discontinue studies due to poverty

Thakumar Jhuli – Bengal’s very own fairytales and the man behind them

Thakumar jhuli can any time beat Western fairytales

The Bengali scientist whose efforts pioneered India’s midday meal scheme

The genesis of his research lay in the Bengal famine

Chugging along Kolkata’s oldest railway track!

Railway operations commenced in West Bengal in 1915

Park Street bookstore promoting environment-friendliness

Earthcare Books focuses on books that cover ecological issues

Water Hyacinth – a simple aquatic beauty with a complicated back-story

Though it may seem like a simple water plant, water hyacinths once posed serious threat for the Bengal government. Here’s how.

Kolkata’s Pumpkin Shingaras invading the US snack market successfully

Pumpkin shingaras has casted spell in the US snack market and it has got its routes in Kolkata!

What made Australia call Tagore the ‘Prophet’?

Tagore was an Indian from a British colony to win the Nobel

Apeejay Bangla Sahitya Utsob turns eight

The event is back in its offline avatar

This winter, go places you have never been before

Three easily accessible winter vacation destinations near Kolkata

Rare French photos of Calcutta on display at Indian Museum

The images are mostly reprints of originals from French museums

Tagore tried to save Bengal’s Shellac Doll Art

The demand for Shellac Dolls increases during the Rathayatra

Kolkata hosts fashion event that takes ability beyond disabilities

After Delhi and Bengaluru, this was the first time WWAD came to Kolkata

Women of Bankura and Jhargram show the way to Green bags

These bags are used extensively in Jhargram medical shops

Calcutta Club was formed by Indians to challenge the ‘European’ Bengal ...

How a challenge paved the path for a progressive Calcutta Club

Bengali scientists discover shark fossil in Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer becomes witness to the discovery of a Hybodont shark fossil

Bengal’s Haringhata meat to satiate foodies at FIFA World Cup, Qatar

Bengal’s own ‘Haringhata’ meat brand will be present at Qatar

Behala firm to equip Qatar FIFA World Cup power transformers

Proud moment for Bengal as Kolkata firm transformers reach Qatar

Bengali geologist unearths world’s largest uncut emerald

How a Durgapur resident made his way to Zambia

Jadavpur University scientists, part of ISRO’s Chandrayaan 3

Could Chandrayaan 3 keep up with the expectations?

Feathered friends are approaching Bengal this winter; are you ready to watc...

When and where to find the vast range of migratory birds that visit Bengal each winter? Here is the complete guide

Railway coach at New Jalpaiguri gets an áppetizing’ makeover

A brand new initiative that helped turn an abandoned railway coach into a promising restaurant in New Jalpaiguri Station

Howrah Bridge, linking the past and present

Fascinating stories galore about the ancient bridge

Hawa, a Bangladeshi mystery-drama directed by Mejbaur Rahman

The movie based on the life of the fishermen

WB government’s Lakshmir Bhandar Scheme bags prestigious SKOCH Award

Instituted in 2021, the scheme provides financial assistance to the women of deserving families of the state

Metamorphosis of Feluda: Did Ray wish to cast Amitabh Bachchan?

Feluda has enamoured readers and film lovers for more than half-a-century and continues to do so even now

Unique art of Bengal: Diwali Dolls

One of the most attractive Diwali doll made in Medinipur is a reproduction of Ravana

Architects Ayan Roy and Soumyadeep Das to design Bhutan's Paro Airport

The architects are both alumni of IIEST Shibpur, and co-founders of the architectural firm, VBRIDGE

Trincas Ming Room comes alive again

Trincas is one such legendary restaurant that has been in business for the past six decades

Dr Shantanu Bhowmik transforms plastic wastes into utility products

Shantanu is not only a gifted scientist but he is also a painter amd an accomplished singer

Did you know Tarashankar Bandyopadhyay was nominated for Nobel Prize?

According to nobelprize.org, Tarashankar had been nominated from India by author Krishna Kripalani, who was then the secretary of Sahitya Akademi

Patkheer: Deciphering lost recipes of Bengal

According to historical records, ‘patkheer' was a popular dessert of the people of Dhaka even during the Mughal era

The fascinating story of the beginning of motoring in Calcutta

The pioneers of automobile manufacture towards the end of the 19th century were Gottlieb Daimler and Carl Benz

Raj Rajeshwari of Krishnanagar Rajbari

This puja was started by Maharaja Rudra Roy, the great grandfather of Krishna Chandra Roy

Did the first Durga Puja of Indian subcontinent start in Tahirpur?

It is believed that grand celebration of Durga Puja first began in late 1500s

250-year-old Puja that moved back from Narail in Bangladesh

It was started by Ramanarayan Sen of Chinsurah

Durga worshipped as Pateshwari Devi at Burdwan Rajbari

During Maharaja Mahatab Chand’s reign, betel nuts were ‘slaughtered’ as a symbolic gesture

Celebrating Durga Puja at Netaji's house in Kodalia

Maa Durga successfully becomes a metaphor for the modern women

This Durga Puja, take your pets to Kolkata’s first pet-friendly pandal

The pandal is exclusively open to pets and pet parents until tomorrow

Manna Dey and his love for kesar malai sherbet at Kapila Ashram

Kapila Ashram, century-old sherbet joint of Kolkata

Hon’ble CM to inaugurate Alipore Jail Museum

Hon’ble State Chief Minister, Ms Mamata Banerjee, initiated the move to transform Alipore Jail into a museum

Book launch: 'Park Street Theke Phire Dekha'

Book launch at the Oxford Book Store

Country's first disc had an Armenian singer from Kolkata

Gauhar Jaan was an Armenian by birth

Remembering silver screen’s Arati Bhattacharya

Arati faced the camera for the first time in 1971

When the twain met: Bibhutibhushan and Ray

What did Akira Kurosawa say about Pather Panchali?

Six-year-old Arushi clenches gold at Int’l Science Olympiad

A resident of Khardah, Arushi receives gold for Mathematics

Bengal’s Debankita ranks 22nd in NEET 2022

Who says Bengali medium can be detrimental to higher studies?

Himalaya’s daughter: How Bengal’s foremost mountaineer became involved ...

Utkarshe Aarohan is the voice for humble, small Pujas

India’s first post office was at Khejuri in East Midnapore

The birthplace of India’s First official Telegraph line connecting Calcutta-Khejuri and Diamond Harbour

The Flag Man of Howrah

The Flagman wishes to build a shrine for Mother India one day

Bengalis and sweets go hand in hand

Sweet moulds were made in the forms of objects such as fish, lychee, custard apple and conch shell

Bengal’s age-old sal leaf utensils

An eco-friendly craft that also helps generate employment as well

When the Goddess came to the streets of Kolkata

Hon’ble CM of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee led a colourful street parade from Jorasanko in Central Kolkata to Red Road

World’s largest religious monument, larger than Angkor Wat coming up in N...

Bengal is set to get the world’s largest religious monument in Mayapur

Bengal turns self-reliant in Rohu-Katla farming following the ‘Moyna Mode...

The development has been made possible under the guidance of the Hon'ble CM, Mamata Banerjee

Indigenous paddy varieties by the women farmers of Bengal

This endeavour has also helped the villages to restore their ecological balance

Abhijit Sen, one of India’s leading agriculture economists passes away

Sen received the Padma Bhusan for public service in 2010

Virginia Woolf and her Bengal connect

Her ancestors were from erstwhile colonial Calcutta

Photographers Manoveena and Devalena, the magical duo

The sisters debuted as photographers between 1937 and 1940

Children’s playhouse in the lap of nature in Laxmikantapur

Khelaghar project was initiated 20 years ago at Raghunathpur in Kulpi Block, South 24 Parganas

Tale of 'taal'

The transformation of palm fruit in Bengali kitchens

Bankim Ghosh, the Boxing Champion who turned an actor

In 1948, Ghosh made his debut in the Bengali film with 'Bhuli Nai'

Howrah’s teenager makes it to India Book of Records with miniature art of...

She took 40 days to draw 532 miniature paintings on pieces of paper

Tribute to ‘Badru’ of Maidan

Banerjee had represented West Bengal and won Santosh Trophy twice in 1953 and 1955

Debabrata Biswas and his priceless voice

The man who brought a different meaning to Rabindrasangeet

Amar Kutir goes online for the first time, thanks to The Bengal Store

Amar Kutir is one of the must-visit attractions of Santiniketan

On World Photography Day, raising a toast to Bengal’s first women photogr...

The Tagore ladies were among the first to take to photography

On this Janmashtami, try out the Makhhan Samosa

On Lord Krishna's birthday, satisfy your appetite

The earthy and robust taste of Bengal’s favourite Kochu

Colocasia esculenta plant is ingrained in our tradition and is an integral part of Durga Puja

Bengal's Tahrina Nasrin crosses the Strait of Gibraltar

Nasrin took 4 hours and 23 minutes to cross the 15.1 km Strait of Gibraltar

Letters to Remember: Celebrating Rishi Aurobindo’s 150th anniversary thro...

Rishi Aurobindo was one of the first Indians who received education in England

Salauddin and team from Bengal gets the tricolour flags ready for this Inde...

Mondal’s company is one of the few others who have been enlisted to supply flags to various government agencies

75 years after Independence, can we stop promoting the Pingali Venkayya myt...

The first attempt at a national flag was made by Sister Nivedita

Motilal Seal, the man who made schools for Hindu girls and boy

To fight influence of Christian missionaries and western education

On World Elephant Day, a look at Bengal’s elephant corridors

Northern West Bengal is home to nearly 500 elephants

Naya, a village where even a toddler knows how to hold a paintbrush

Bengal’s village is an open canvas of artists

How Alipore Zoo was born, and how it could have been born earlier!

A proposal for a zoo in Calcutta was put forward 150 years ago

Bibha Chowdhury: A life spent in chasing cosmic rays

Chowdhury was the first woman particle physicist in India and, the first Indian woman to earn a Ph.D. in Physics

WB Government to preserve classic Bengali film negatives

In the initial phase, around 850 vintage films released between 1950 and 2000, have been selected for conservation

Kolkata's South Point School is set to launch its own nano-satellite

South Point happens to be the second private school in the country and first in Eastern India to go ahead with such an ambitious project

Squash player Saurav Ghosal creates a history @CWG 2022

First-ever Squash player to win a medal for India at the Commonwealth Games

‘A feeling of great sorrow overwhelmed me as we made our way to the locat...

How Nemai Ghosh escorted Satyajit Ray to the Ghare Baire shoot

Can we still save our old buildings? If not, why not?

The KMC has identified 150 ‘extremely vulnerable’ buildings

North Kolkata and its Bangiya Sahitya Parishat

Acharya Ramendrasundar Trivedi was the main influence behind the setting up of Bangiya Sahitya Parishat Library

Musical maestro Kishore Kumar was a prankster even in his school days

Remembering the gifted musician on his birth anniversary

Achinta Sheuli reminds us of Bengal’s ‘weighty’ past

Bengal’s strongmen were celebrated in their time

Journals that pay tribute to daily life in Kolkata

Humour is never far from the life of the average Bengali

Animal names, and the games we play

Traditional animal-themed games we love to play

Captain Suresh Biswas, the Bengali who became a Brazilian

The legendary Bengali is all but forgotten in the land of his birth

Dr Sushovan Banerjee who treated the poor for Re 1 is no more

He was a general physician who had been treating patients for the past 57 years for just Re 1

GSI’s thrust to promote geo-tourism in India

With the recent additions, there are 34 Geological Heritage Sites in India now

Nadia resident innovates Solar Bicycle

The average speed of the bicycle is 35 kilometers per hour

WB Government to set up Khadi outlets at temple premises

The first outlet will be set up at Mayapur, in the premises of the new ISKCON temple

The Dwijendralal we never knew

Looking back at a super achiever on his 160th birthday

Krishnanagar clay Durga, a work of art and a piece of history

Clay dolls of Krishnanagar date back to nearly 250 years ago

Oncologists of SSKM perform first ever double mastectomy technique

It is similar to the one which Angelina Jolie, hollywood actress, had undergone in 2013

100-year-old Deshbandhu Mistanna Bhandar downs shutters

Deshbandhu Mistanna Bhandar was established by Bibhutibhushan Chowdhury in 1921

Bengal’s Mehuli Ghosh wins Shooting World Champs

In the 2017 National Championships, Mehuli won eight gold and three bronze medals, and was judged Best Shooter

How Lakshmir Bhandar scheme helped Dipali Santra save her family from penur...

Under this project, the government provides Rs 500 per month to families from the general category and Rs 1,000 to women belonging to SC and ST

Remembering Chhabi Biwas on his birth anniversary

From Kabuliwala to Jalshaghar, the acting graph is stupendous!

Science City Kolkata @25

Even today the Dinosaur Park remains one of the greatest attractions at Science City

Raja's Farewell

Raja was brought to the South Khairbari Tiger Rescue Center in North Bengal in the year 2008

Tale of the Padma bridge in Bangladesh

How Tagore inspired chief architects- father-son duo Abid and Jamilur Chowdhury

Bhutanghat, a paradise on earth

Bhutanghat is situated in the mountainous terrain along the river Raidak

Bolpur Railway Station to get a world-class facelift

The Bolpur Railway Station already has a place to visit- the Gitanjali Rail Museum right opposite to the station

Going strong at 160, the rich heritage of Calcutta High Court

India’s oldest High Court is a storehouse of memories

The day when Swami Vivekananda left us

What was Sister Nivedita's reaction at his funeral?

Did you know Bhim Chandra Nag sells Ashubhog in memory of Sir Asutosh Mukhe...

The century old shop that was gifted a ‘Bengali’ clock by a British

What have we done beyond paying lip service to Michael Madhusudan Dutt?

Michael was a ‘post-colonial writer’ before the phrase even existed

North Dinajpur masks, the ongoing tradition

Diverse masks are made in different districts of West Bengal

‘Just Baked!’ Krishnadas Pal and his dreams

How a boy from Burdwan set up Bisk Farm, challenging big brands

How Tagore re-introduced Esraj, an Afghani musical instrument

Esraj, the dying instrument that needs to be revived

Tagore’s century old piano put to tune by Kolkata’s Braganza

The piano was brought to Kolkata’s famous musical instrument shop Braganza

Remembering Gour Kishore, the voice that knew no fear

This year marks the centenary of Gour Kishore Ghosh

Art is funny, funny is art: Humor Ink at The Bengal Store

Uday Deb creates Bengal themed comic art

Did you know the singer Hemanta Mukherjee was also a film producer?

Produced Mrinal Sen’s Neel Akasher Neechey and many Bollywood hits

K.C. Paul & Sons, making the seasons more special

It is either a windy day or an umbrella day

GPO, Kolkata's General Postal Museum

A four-room treasure trove

Two centuries of Strand Road, the road carved out of a river

Work on this important road began in 1823, and ended in 1828

Murshidabad silk flags make their mark at Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubile...

Murshidabad's superfine mulberry produce may join the global silk network

Did you know Nemai Ghosh was given a role to play in Sonar Kella?

The anecdote in the late photographer's own words

A tribal tale, folk paintings by Santhals in Bengal

Santhal tribe plays a big role in development of this art

Motilal Seal, the richest Babu of Kolkata

First businessman to trade with Australia and use steamships

Heritage Cycling Tour, first of its kind in Kolkata

The Bengal Chamber Heritage Cycling Tour will be a knowledge sharing event

On this day, Oliver Kahn bid farewell to football in Kolkata

Kahn remains one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time

Special Ro-Ro Ferry to reduce pressure on Vidyasagar Setu

This service will ferry cargo trucks from Kolkata Port to Shalimar and Sankhrail

Three international synthetic tennis courts launched in North Bengal

The club, in association with BTA has plans to launch separate training camps for school children

Takipara, the Mukto Gram or Pearl Village of Hooghly

The women are being trained by members of the Nature Environment and Wildlife Society

Unique Recycled Jungle Gym in the middle of Bankura’s Forest

It is located near the entrance of the forest near Patharmora on Sonamukhi Road

Panchphoran Rui recipe from Jorasanko Thakurbari’s kitchen

Written by Rabindranath’s niece, Pragyasundari Devi

Swimmer Sayani Das becomes first Asian to conquer Molokai Channel

In 2017, Sayani crossed the English Channel

First female farmer of Murshidabad

Her life is an example of grit and courage

I made it into the classroom: Nemai Ghosh on Pratidwandi

The ace photographer on how he finally chose a career

Why Sharmila Tagore gifted Nemai Ghosh a tele-lens on the sets of Aranyer D...

Unknown stories about India’s most famous filmmaker

Firework in your stomach! Dalle Khursani from North Bengal

It is one of the hottest chilies in the world

Chander Pahar’s Diego Alvarez, a fictional character or a real-life?

Diego Alvarez was the most important part of Shankar's life

Bangitola’s heritage Monda

Monda might not have been discovered in Bangitola first, rather it was a sweet of English Bazar

BGBS 2022, the highest earning business summit in Bengal so far

West Bengal received proposals worth Rs 3.42 lakh crore at BGBS

A year without Sankha Ghosh

A true conscience keeper

Ancient monuments unearthed near the Sundarbans of Bangladesh

The site has been unearthed in Rezakpur village of Khulna

Eastern India’s premier neurosciences institute turns 13

On April 15 this year, I-NK celebrated its 13th foundation day

Anjan Chakraborty – the bibliophile of Bijoygarh

He is one of the most recognised bibliophiles in Kolkata

Celebrate Poila Baisakh with specially curated menu at The Salt House

The special menu is based on the menu of The Tangra Project

‘He was one of the best actors in the world,’ Nemai Ghosh on Satyajit R...

Excerpt from Nemai Ghosh’s book Manikda- Memories of Satyajit Ray

Mahakaran Metro Station gets Heritage Gallery for Martyrs

The entire station is being embellished with rare photographs and information on Benoy, Badal and Dinesh’s heroic deeds.

Stuck for Poila Baisakh gifting ideas? How about a box full of the essence ...

The start of the new year is the best time to buy new things

Darjeeling ‘First Flush’ sells at record price, all previous records br...

The season's first flush Darjeeling tea has received a record price of Rs 23,000 per kg.

Sukumar Sen, unsung hero of Indian democracy

Next year marks the 6oth anniversary of India’s first CEC

Suchitra Sen, the recluse with a reason

Years after her passing, her enigma abides

Bagbazar, the ghat neighbourhood of Kolkata

Nearly 100 ghats line the east and west banks of the Hooghly

Jadavpur’s Raja Das creates history by climbing Gojaburu with bare hands

He did not even use the basic tools needed as he climbed up the hill

Why are we letting Bengal’s very own martial arts form die?

Bengal, more than other parts of India, has ties to the lathi

Bengal receives “Most Pro-active States for implementing RCS Scheme” aw...

The government bags the award in the category of “Most Pro-active States for implementing RCS scheme”

Sushil Sen, the teenager who sparked a plot to kill a magistrate

This year marks the 130th birth anniversary of Sushil Sen

Saradindu Bandopadhyay brought in unusual murder weapons

Unusual weapons that detective Byomkesh Bakshi looked for

Giant mural pays tribute to 100 years of Satyajit Ray

The ‘Ray Wall’ is a stone’s throw from the Rabindra Sarobar Metro station

Terracotta art: The beauty of burnt clay

Bengal and terracotta share a lasting bond

One-man army on a cleaning drive, Prashanta Chandra of Midnapore is an insp...

He is often spotted working at all odd hours at different public zones with a broom- sweeping roads, parking lot, marketplace.

Saumyendranath Tagore, the Communist of the Tagore household

He is considered one of the pioneers of the communist movement in India

Piyali Basak -- First Indian woman set to summit Mt. Everest without oxygen...

She is the first Indian civilian to climb Mt. Dhaulagiri without supplementary oxygen

An online store trademarking the essence of Bengal through their products

Founded in 2019, The Bengal Store offers a wide range of products from Bengal

Empowering women alongside a Book fair: That happens only in Kolkata!

Organized by Girl Power Empowerment (GPE) Foundation on the occasion of International Women’s Day

The City of Joy etched in a box of nostalgic memories

Designed and curated by popular artist Uday Deb

Dolls that not only look great, but tell stories from Bengal’s past

The sheer variety of dolls adds to their age-old charm

The peerless Tulsi Chakraborty, and the tears behind the laughter

The legendary actor was born on March 3 in a village in Howrah

How West Bengal’s Student Credit Card scheme can help you on your way

The Student Credit Card scheme covers all higher education courses

Give in to Pareidolia at Maya Art Space

An exhibition of ‘photo narratives’ is on at Maya Art Space

Kolkata Book Fair 2022 will be live. What does this mean?

This is a path-breaking occurrence for an event of this size

What did author Leela Majumdar share in her Rannar Boi?

Leela Majumdar’s Rannar Boi is for the modern woman

A cookbook worthy of a Nobel Prize winner

This is as much a cookbook as it is a social commentary

Big news for poultry farmers as Hooghly youth starts black soldier fly farm...

He started the cultivation of black soldier fly as an alternative source of protein for aquaculture, animal feed, pet food and human nutrition

Meet Richa Ghosh, Bengal’s newest cricket sensation

Richa Ghosh has scored the fastest 50 by an Indian woman

WB Govt turns weavers of Nadia self-reliant through modern power looms

The primary target is to develop infrastructure in a bid to turn self-reliant

Innovative Palanquin Ambulances launched in North Bengal

A pregnant woman of the Dukpa community was brought down for delivery from Buxa hilltop in one such palanquin ambulance

Books are big at The Bengal Store!

We have a literary treasure trove to offer

Tribal Bengal, a book like no other

A look at Bengal’s incredibly rich tribal heritage

High quality affordable art, the theme at MAYA Art Space art fair

The aim is to make art financially accessible to ordinary people

Handicrafts from water hyacinth

Visva Bharati student’s novel scheme gets state minister’s nod

Jibanananda’s Dhanseri, a river in urgent need of rescue

The river now flows through the Jhalkathi district of Bangladesh

Meadow grass instead of tiara, basil leaves for veil: Lentil dumpling pair ...

Even today this custom is observed in different parts of Bengal by fixing a specific date based on star constellation and astrological predictions

Bengali director’s documentary selected at Oscars this year

The documentary revolves around the story of a female Dalit journalist, who runs a unique newspaper called Khabar Lahariya

Kali Temple: The new abode of learning and venue of communal harmony

Breaking religious barriers, it became a hub of knowledge and education

Graceful Trees of Dhakuria Lake – Exotic and Imported from other continen...

These graceful trees around the lake gives a spectacular view

Banaphul -- The master storyteller

A tribute on his death anniversary

Rare Trees of Dhakuria Lake – Lungs of South Kolkata

The rare trees of Dhakuria Lake have braved several cyclones over the years and yet still standing tall

Bangla Tappa, born from Banjara music popularized by Nidhu Babu

It has roots in the musical journey of caravan travellers of north and north-western India

State to confer heritage status to Ram Mohan’s ancestral home at Radhanag...

To commemorate the 250th birth anniversary of Raja Ram Mohan Roy

Do your bit for sustainable fashion, check out our handicrafts range

An attempt to promote local artisans and minimal design

Ramdhanu – earliest children’s periodical in Bengali

It used to feature published poems, short stories, plays and novellas and many more articles

West Bengal Forest Department’s conservation drive of rare Batagur Baska ...

It is one of Asia’s largest freshwater and brackish water turtles

Bengal Chamber award honours corporate giants of old Calcutta

The Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry is the oldest in India

Manisha Granthalaya, the bookstore which still sells Russian books

Bringing back a slice of Misha and the Bear!

The Bengal recipients who kept their Padma awards this year

The Padma awards 2022 have generated controversy

How did Netaji bring communal harmony in INA

He believed in co-existence of different faiths

Sabyasachi Haldar’s 'Free Electron Wire' receives US patent

Haldar had acquired patents for his inventions from the US, Britain and China

The winter delight of Bengal, jhola nolen gur

Its exquisite flavour makes it every Bengali household’s winter favourite

Reviving the fading glory of the Bengali cartoon

A look back at India’s first Cartoon Mela, which ended on Jan 5

Kolkata to get brand new Solar Dome

The project is expected to be completed by year-end

Bengali, the first Indian language that Tintin spoke

Tintin has been available in Bengali since 1975

Swami Vivekananda as a Women Activist

He believed that the idea of perfect womanhood is perfect independence

Swami Vivekananda: The socialist who did not follow Marx

His idea of socialism was more of the reformist ideology

Gangotri to Ganga Sagar Walk – Meet Sanjit Das who spreads awareness

He aims to create awareness and sensitize the masses about sustainable environment and living

Swami Vivekananda could relegate Gods of his religion for greater cause of ...

Swami Vivekananda gave clarion call for strength, patriotism and man-making

Swami Vivekananda and his views on World Fashion

His perspective on fashion for women

The bus route between Calcutta and England that crossed 150 borders!

It is considered to be the longest bus route in the world till date.

Sundarbans farmers turn to floating farms to counter cyclone crisis

Seawater intrusion has made large chunks of coastal land useless

How are Mir Jafar and Lord Curzon associated with Kolkata’s National Libr...

Mir Jafar and Lord Curzon were instrumental in growth and development of National Library

Jashoda Mishtanna Bhandar: Tale of an iconic sweetmeat shop

It is traditionally famous for its creamy Laal Mishti Doi

Covid spike prompts restrictions in state

West Bengal has re-introduced some familiar restrictions

The story of ‘Narasinghachandra Dawn & Co, Gun and Rifle Makers

How was Narasinghachandra Dawn & Co set up in Kolkata?

The Kali idol of Kalighat has a significance beyond religion

Temple built in Bengal aatchala architecture

A new museum, the Mounted Police’s end-of-year gift to Kolkata

Kolkata Police’s unique heritage initiatives

Where can you see Kolkata’s tallest Christmas tree?

At 54 feet, this a fairly large tree even by global standards

Gobindaram, the nationalist who preceded Indian nationalism

Calcutta’s ‘Black Zamindar’ was also a pioneering patriot

A shola Christmas tree? Why not?

A city hotel revisits Bengal's cultural heritage

Kolkata heralds winter with Christmas Festival on Park Street

The festival begins today and will continue until Dec 30

Netaji in books and cinema: The good and the not so good

What are the best sources to learn about Netaji?

Has the Bengal Tiger truly returned to Buxa Tiger Reserve?

A lone tiger has been spotted at Buxa reserve recently

Scientist from Bengal, Anirban Das develops special boots for Siachen Jawan...

Das recently earned the 'Best Innovator Award' from the Indian government for his major utilitarian invention

Newly re-launched Elephant Safari beckons trippers at Gorumara Sanctuary

Tourists interested in going on a safari can now book their tickets online

Ratna Chakraborty, the freedom fighter who cleaned toilets

On Bijay Dibas, the incredible story of a true braveheart

Sundarban Dibas highlights the critical need for mangrove conservation

If this ecosystem vanishes, we risk the destruction of mainland Bengal

Kolkata’s Neena Gupta wins Ramanujan Prize

Gupta is the third woman to receive this prestigious award

India’s first Bengali literature festival turns seven

The festival was conceptualized in 2015 at Oxford Bookstores

Celebrating 'laughter maker' Shibram on his birthday

His creations are a treasure trove of Bengali literature

Netaji on film, has justice been done?

How has the Indian silver screen treated Netaji?

Did you know India’s 2nd Largest Church stands in Raigunj of Bengal?

St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral is popularly known as the Raiganj Church.

Shankar at 87, may the joy never fade

Awards have not done justice to his stunning popularity

Rare Bird, sighted 170 years ago, seen again in Darjeeling

Satyr Tragopan is found in the Himalayan range of Sikkim and Bhutan

East Midnapore brings back native, lost fish varieties of Bengal

Flood-affected pisciculturists can finally breathe a sigh of relief

Kalna Scientist Arindam Modak features in world’s top scientist list

Arindam Modak's field of research is energy and environment

Alipurduar’s scientist Souvik Basu gets call from NASA to probe sun parti...

Basu been invited to work as a Research Scientist at Lockheed Martin company

‘Germany felt that Russia should invade India’

How Netaji misread the Nazi government

Bengali scientist Uttirna Mukherjee joins mission to save International Spa...

Mukherjee and her colleagues are continuously advising the astronauts on board the ISS on how to avert disaster

Try some piping hot soup this winter

The best soup joints of Kolkata

Complex heart surgery at NRS saves child, cost only Rs 2 under Shishu-Sathi...

A brainchild of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, this scheme provides free treatment to children undergoing heart surgeries

Story of Dhaka University – The Museum of Bhasha Andolan

In this 3-episode series, GB delves into the past and present of Dhaka University, which has remained a historical landmark for the struggle for freedom

Order your pack of Mango Magic online from The Bengal Store

Mango is the king of all Indian fruits, and we show you exactly what you can do with it

New NATMO Monograph on Bengal’s Shaktipeeths to promote pilgrimage touris...

Bengal will soon have a detailed map to promote tourism along the Shaktipeeth trail

Kolkata Police rewarded for keeping city heritage safe

Many of the buildings belonging to the force are heritage structures

Will Kolpotoru, the famous paan shop of Kolkata, survive?

Listen to the electrical engineer who runs Kolpotoru Paan shop

Cholo Kheli – A noble KP initiative to touch upon a child’s life

Kolkata Police and Trisys Foundation’s has recently launched Cholo Kheli

'Pujor Gaan', and what happened to it

A special album had to have a Puja release

West Bengal becomes a forerunner in discovery of new plants and animal spec...

ZSI has enlisted 30 new animal species from Bengal discovered in the state last year

Not just a freedom fighter, Chittaranjan Das was a poet too

Remembering Das on his birth anniversary

Ghatak's war between 'Man and Machine'

Ritwik Ghatak's Ajantrik was a revolutionary film

GB celebrates the birthday of ‘Ruskin Bond of Bengal’

Today is Shirshendu Mukhopadhyay's birthday

West Burdwan Teacher transforms village streets into classrooms

Fondly known as ‘Rastar master’ (teacher of the streets), Nayak teaches almost all subjects

From Kali to Jagannath to Star Theatre, a walk to remember

Another walk through Calcutta’s past

Durga Puja or art show? Maya Art Space hosts a to and fro

Maya’s seventh ‘Pujo Shilpo’ adda was held recently

The Melody, the shop that still repairs Uttam Kumar’s harmonium

Iconic Rashbehari shop that has its named entwined with legends

Walking down College Street, home to temples of learning

Our walk turns to one of the city’s most notable neighbourhoods

Azad Hind, the government that saw the future

Arzī Hukumat-e-Azad Hind was formed in Singapore in 1943

Remembering Jibanananda Das on his death anniversary

Why is Jibanananda’s Banalata Sen a cult poem?

Sonachari – the new Silk woven by Bengal’s rural weavers

Sonamukhi has grown into one of the state's major silk weaving centers

Giant Jilipis of Kenjakura

'Jilipi' is believed to have travelled all the way from Persia to Bengal during the medieval age

Celebrating Durga, celebrating autumn

Autumnscape is all about the joy of being Bangali

Baroyari pujas and the age-old custom of ‘Pujor chanda’

By 1840, ‘Pujor chanda’ had become a menace

More than a 300-year-old Chandannagar’s Mondal Bari Puja

Get to know of their unique Kalabou ritual

Hooghly artist creates history by drawing CM’s miniature on palm leaf

Ghosh's amazing feat has not only made his hometown proud, but the entire state is basking in his reflected glory

The house that celebrates Durga Puja with patriotic songs

Rare Puja rituals of Kolkata's Hathkhola Dutta Bari

Chittaranjan Das to Subhash Bose – illustrious Presidents of Baghbazar Sa...

For more than a century, 'Baghbazar Sarbojanin Durgotsav' has been a silent witness to the changing times

Water ambulance service launched for residents of Sundarbans

The new water ambulance will be of great assistance to the residents of the remote delta islands

Three Kolkata Restaurants get Heritage plaque – Mocambo, Kwality & Trinca...

With the newly bestowed Heritage Plaques, these three restaurants might turn into iconic puja hotspots this year

On World Animal Day, a Kolkata hospital is asking for your help

An international day of action for animal rights and welfare

Jute Durga Idol with a difference – made by orphans of Nimtouri Orphanage...

All members of Nimtouri Home are working diligently to present a spectacular show for the audience during the Pujas

Lost in obscurity, Calcutta’s oldest surviving temples

Our walk continues along the temple trail

Jalpaiguri tops Bengal language list with a diversity of 98 dialects

The district is a shining example of unity despite the multiplicity of dialects spoken here

Where did Sri Ramkrishna come to meet his Daayar Sagar?

Iconic building still stands tall in Kolkata

‘Tola, ‘Para’ and ‘Tala’: What Kolkata’s old place names tell u...

Two forces behind the growth of Calcutta were commerce and military might

Did you know Behala is older than 330-year-old Kolkata?

Part of the city that is more ancient than Kolkata! Some say 800-years-old

Old Calcutta’s temple trail, a cultural odyssey

Kolkata’s religious heritage and its origins

Sarat Bose, the older brother who stayed in the background

The eighth edition of ‘The Anita Dialogues’

Will SD and RD's home truly become a museum?

Kolkata Municipal Corporation has plans to buy the property

Bengal’s Alpona has its roots in Harappan Civilisation!

This art is thought to be 40,000 years old

Kolkata Blue Plaque, a drive to make heritage part of daily life

The scheme is modelled on the London Blue Plaque

Kolkata safest city for elderly too

Data gathered from NCRB 2020 report

Poison Info Centre of RG Kar gets a prestigious place in WHO list

Only Government Hospital in India to get this position

Kolkata is Safest Metro to live in as per National Crime Records Bureau dat...

Data shows Kolkata has recorded the lowest rate of cognizable offences

Euro-style Vistadome trains usher in a big boost to North Bengal tourism

North Bengal’s 'Vistadome luxury train service' has become the talk of the town, with tourists comparing the experience to that of Swiss Euro Rail

Tea stall that perennially shares food with penniless nomads: Meet the Karm...

The Karmakars have been feeding poor people every day with a missionary zeal

Burdwan boy gets prestigious US scholarship for research on growing rice in...

Akash Dutta is preparing to travel to the US to conduct research on how to genetically modify plants to generate more sustainable species

Minaret sculptors of Kanthalia in Murshidabad hold on to dying art

The potters of Kanthalia village are the exclusive minaret makers in the country

‘Pandu Rajar Dhipi’ – Bengal’s Chalcolithic site could be as old as...

An archaeological marvel signifying a rich heritage, it once ran parallel to the late Harappan era

Walking through the centre of Kolkata

Kolkata’s native aristocracy in focus

Beliaghata Gandhi Bhavan: Epicentre of fight against communalism

The building that bears witness to a vital chapter of Indian history

Sculptor’s wonder: Creative ‘Bus House’ of Bolpur

Potter from Bengal creates a unique art form with commercial success too

GB Exclusive: Darjeeling Zoo set to be revamped on Prague Zoo model

An agreement (MoU) has been signed between the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) and Prague Zoo authorities

A walk down Sealdah and Bowbazar, among the oldest areas of Kolkata

Sealdah was intrinsic to the growth of the city

National Handicraft Award for women mat makers of Medinipur

Both women are from Sabang in Paschim Medinipur

Gumghar Lane & Hospital – Where People were Quarantined in British Kolkat...

The famous hospital in central Kolkata is currently the centre for treating covid-19 patients

Go see a Kolkata ‘mess bari’ before it vanishes

Yet another way of life is on its way out in the city

A Stanford graduate had launched Margo soap a century ago as part of Swade...

Khagendra Das' answer to British supremacy in FMCG goods

Rituparno Ghosh special, Part I: 'His bottom line was, I want it done’

Composer-music director Prabuddha Banerjee in conversation about his memories of Rituparno Ghosh

How did Bengal’s only classical music gharana originate?

Tracing the rise and fall of Bishnupur Gharana

Walking around the ‘native’ palaces of Kolkata

The ninth episode of our walk around Kolkata

What makes Pather Panchali a timeless chart topper?

The film released on this day in 1955

Bankura, a wildlife paradise apart from everything else

The next time you visit Bankura, take in some of its forests

Plot No 5 was Uttam Kumar’s Last Movie. Not Ogo Bodhu Sundori

Plot No. 5 was a hit in Bengal and it ran for as many as 10 weeks in Elite Cinema Hall

From kebabs to fruits, walking through the bazaars of old Kolkata

Musical instruments, wigs, hookahs, attar, take your pick

As Jhulan starts tomorrow, GB takes you to Jhulan Bari of Kolkata

200-year-old heritage house with a narrow hanging lane between two houses!

In Kolkata’s 331st year, a look at its oldest road

The road supposedly took its name from a notorious robber

RYDE – ‘All Day Same Fare’ App Cab launched in Kolkata

Services will be available 24X7 and the fare will be the same throughout the day

Gold Mask for Durga Idol to spread Pandemic awareness

To raise public awareness, the Durga idol at Baguiati Pujo Club will be wearing a mask this year

Taki, the land of zamindars, has a diverse cultural legacy

Experience a relaxing weekend getaway at a Bagan Bari resort

‘Colours of Kolkata’ the new graffiti revolution launched by WBTC

‘Colours of Kolkata’ campaign starts from Park Circus and will cover most of the depots’ walls until Durga Puja

The Prophet of Indian Nationalism

Shri Aurobindo Ghosh’s 149th birth anniversary

The ghats of Kolkata, a walk like no other

The seventh episode of our walk around Kolkata

Evolution of the Bengali chorchori

A time-saving Bengali recipe that used to feed joint families once upon a time

Coochbehar, the land of kings

Coochbehar is the only completely planned town in northern Bengal

Tree plantation drive for a greener Maidan

Kolkata has launched a tree plantation initiative in response to the devastation caused by numerous cyclones

Bengal’s MR Bangur given India’s Best District Hospital tag by Niti Aay...

During the COVID-19 2nd wave, it became the first government Covid facility to introduce virtual visiting hours for its patients

Bengal starts Tree Ambulance service

The Tree Ambulance, accompanied by plant experts, is ready to help increase Mother Nature's green cover

Season’s tallest Durga idol sets sail for USA

A 10-feet tall idol of Goddess Durga has been shipped to the United States

First robotic kidney transplant of Eastern India performed in Kolkata

Robot Assisted Kidney Transplantation (RAKT) is pushing the boundaries of robotic surgery

West Bengal kick starts CNG buses to reduce fare during diesel price rise

The dual fuel engine introduced by the State Transport Department of Bengal is both environmental friendly and economically viable

Four decades after death, India’s IVF baby pioneer gets state recognition...

Dr Subhash Mukhopadhyay was ostracized in his lifetime

West Bengal Government executes massive Mangrove Plantation in Sundarbans

South 24-Parganas district administration has finalized plans to plant 7.5 crores mangrove sapling

Kolkata gives Zoological Survey its first woman director

Dr Dhriti Banerjee is a Presidency alumnus

A city book shop selling books by kilos

You get brand new titles and old priceless books

West Bengal Government recieves multiple SKOCH Awards

West Bengal Government's hard work brings accolades with multiple SKOCH Awards

Chandannagar Jagaddhatri Puja committees receive vaccine boost

The vaccination programme is being held at Rabindra Bhaban

‘Telebhaja’ for Re 1, Ghugni for Rs 2

A shop in Burdwan that caters to the poor

Documentary with strong Bengal connect wins Golden Eye at Cannes

Payal Kapadia’s first feature ‘A Night of Knowing Nothing’ bagged the prestigious Golden Eye Award for ‘Best Documentary’ at the Cannes Film Festival 2021

‘Once Upon A Time in Calcutta’ gets selected at Venice Film Festival

National Award-winner Aditya Vikram Sengupta’s third feature, ‘Once Upon A Time In Calcutta,’ has been selected in the prestigious upcoming 78th Venice Film Festival

Graduate from Kolkata Medical College tops AIIMS entrance Exam

Another medical graduate from Malda, has ranked seventh in the same examination

On the waterfront: a walk along the Hooghly

The Hooghly made Calcutta attractive to European traders

‘Germany only helped India as much as it suited them’

Presenting the eighth edition of The Anita Dialogues

West Bengal Tourism Department and France join hands for Chandannagar reviv...

The French settlement in Chandannagar came up in 1692

World War I, immortalised by Bengal’s soldiers

As a British colony, India was dragged into the war

Ilish recipes from Narayanganj and Barishal

This monsoon ride on a nostalgic high!

Kolkata’s first linguistic interpreter recruited by East India Company wa...

How Ratan Sarkar saved the day for Basaks and Seths

Remembering the doctor who created India's first and world's second test tu...

The first test tube baby of India, Durga was born under Dr Mukhopadhyay

Walk on for a perfect balance of religion and commerce

The fifth episode of our customised walk around old Kolkata

A spectacular comeback for Bengal's Sutirtha Mukherjee

Sutirtha Mukherjee won her debut match at the Tokyo Olympics, beating Sweden's Linda Bergström

Looking back at Goutam Ghose's iconic movie 'Paar'

On his birthday, GB pays tribute to director Ghose and his protest movies

City’s beloved Prachi cinema beats pandemic blues with a new look

The ‘Prachi model’ could well become an example

The British war memorial in Kolkata built by melting enemy cannons!

Have you ever been to Pepper Pot near Prinsep Ghat?

Mirik, the magic is just beginning

Mirik is surrounded by several well-known and picturesque tea estates

Kolkata street where Rabindranath wrote Nirjhare Swapnobhanga

Sudder Street is a meeting place of multi-cultural people

The places of worship in old Calcutta, and what we learn from them

A walk around Canning Street and Brabourne Road

Plagiarized by Spielberg, Ray’s ‘The Alien’ failed to land in Bengal!...

Spielberg’s ‘E.T.’ would not have been possible without Satyajit Ray’s script for ‘The Alien’

Negative RTPCR or double vaccination must for tourists in WB

State government steps up drive against third wave

Where boats do not sail, but weave a thousand stories

GB visits 'Boat Museum' of Kolkata

Environmental award for Kolkata CP Soumen Mitra

The commissioner is also a heritage conservationist

Esplanade, the beating heart of old Calcutta

A walk around the old commercial hub

Rath Yatra, a global festival

The festival has long transcended geographical boundaries

Chamurchi, home of the musical cave

Described as the Gateway to Bhutan, Chamurchi is filled with awe-inspiring biodiversity

The ‘Maharaja’ of Indian cricket – Sourav Ganguly

Dada’s Dadagiri on and off field has always attracted all

Swami Vivekananda’s love for Khichuri and his special recipe

The term khichuri (khicṛī) is derived from the Sanskrit khiccā, a dish of rice and legumes

The quiet passing of Bengal’s double Olympic gold medallist

Keshav Chandra Dutt has left us far more quietly than he should have

Hon’ble CM launches drive to place Bengal on global tourism map

Tourism Minister Indranil Sen embarks on implementation tour

Kolkata’s Arushi Pant receives this year’s prestigious Diana Award

Since the age of 10, Pant worked on a child protection project in the rural districts of West Bengal

Kurseong in the rains, an experience not to be missed

Kurseong was beloved of Netaji Subhas Bose and his family

Dokra handicraft, a thing of ancient beauty

The Bengal Store’s Dokra pieces retain all their original beauty

Octogenarian village chef Pushparani Sarkar turns Youtube Sensation

Pushparani’s channel Villfood, now boasts of 1.47 million subscribers

Remembering the mystic music of Bhaba Pagla

In celebration of Bhaba Pagla’s deeply philosophical spirit

From Jhargram to Tokyo Olympics! Pranati Nayak, India’s lone gymnast from...

Pranati Nayak is the only other female gymnast from India to qualify for the Olympics after Dipa Karmakar

State launches student credit card, following Mamata’s election promise

The scheme offers loans to students in Class 10 and above

Take Bengal’s Mango Tourism trail to see how much you don’t know

West Bengal still grows over 150 varieties of mangoes

The many good things about pure ghee

While artificial ghee can poison your system, natural ghee does the opposite

Michael Madhusudan, the genius who lost his way

Remembering one of Bengal’s greatest literary figures

Jhandi, a perfect weekend getaway in the rains

Calling nature lovers and adventure tourists

West Bengal Government launches Lakshmi Bhandar scheme to help poor familie...

The scheme will provide financial aid to women heads of families

A little bit of BBD Bag, a whole lot of Calcutta

Yet more vignettes of Kolkata’s heritage on our weekly walk

Organisers, priests, idol makers to get vaccines before Pujas in Howrah

Howrah health administration has set a target of 20,000 vaccinations daily

Bengal and its ITIs top India’s skill development charts

The state currently has 272 ITIs, 153 polytechnics, and 21 pharmacy institutes

A lifetime in 11 years, the Netaji-Emilie saga

The June edition of ‘The Anita Dialogues’ marks the first time Emilie met Subhas

KMC starts first COVID safe home for children in Kolkata

Preparation for 3rd COVID wave in full swing

West Bengal Government to recruit 32,000 teachers this year

State Government to carry out recruitment process in the education sector

Chandannagar Assembly Constituency shows the way with 'Duare Vaccine'

Most elderly residents of the town have been covered by the programme

Enjoy the lockdown with your very own customised Kolkata Walk

Take small steps towards a post-Covid world

Mohun Bagan and Mohammedan Sporting, joint creators of Durand history

Kolkata’s Durand connection began with Mohun Bagan 1oo years ago

CM launches second phase of ‘Krishak Bandhu’, to benefit 60 lakh farmer...

The scheme also makes provisions for agricultural labourers and sharecroppers

Famous Field Recordist Deben Bhattacharya who made Music on desert roads

Meet the Bengali who introduced Bengal’s traditional folk music to the world arena

Baranti, the dream eco-tourism destination

Baranti is a small tribal village in Raghunathpur subdivision of Purulia district

Dhrupad maestro Bahadur Khan popularized the Bishnupur Gharana

Was Bahadur Khan honoured by king of Bishnupur?

First rail link between Bengal and Sikkim promises boost for tourism

The Sevoke-Rangpo Rail Project was proposed when Mamata Banerjee was Railway Minister

Did Tagore compose Jana Gana Mana in praise of King George V?

Well, the answer is NO and was clarified by the poet himself in a letter written in 1937

Barrackpore, the ancient town the British 'adopted'

Long before it became India's first British cantonment, Barrackpore was an ancient settlement

Dr. Ramendra Lal Mukherjee invents pocket ventilator as a safe alternative ...

This inexpensive ventilator can provide instant support to patients with breathing trouble

Darjeeling on foot, an experience not to be missed

Experience Darjeeling from a different perspective with a heritage walk

West Bengal Government drafts a 120-crore plan to save the East Kolkata Wet...

The plan has been drafted with the help of experts which shall be implemented in the next five years

State tourism department begins India’s first vaccination drive for indus...

A total of 6 lakh vaccine recipients have been targeted

This monsoon, put Hilsa Tourism on the map!

Drive down to a hilsa hotspot and take your pick of fresh catch

As Bengal’s Covid figures markedly improve, will life crawl back to norma...

The latest government guidelines offer partial lockdown relaxations

How Bengal’s famous mangoes find their way into sweets

Mango Mania hits the sweet shops of Bengal

Meet Ujjal Pal-- the man from Siuri who cycled to the top of Chander Pahar

Real life Shankar of Chander Pahar back in action?

Kolkata and its romantic cycle days

On World Cycle Day, GB brings a different story

Mojilpur clay dolls, endangered examples of an ancient Bengali craft

Mojilpur clay dolls differ from fired-clay dolls made in other parts of Bengal

Succulent Sandesh and 200-year-old heritage ‘Makhan Lal Sandesh’

This 200-year- old sweet shop is a go-to destination for all the connoisseurs of sweets

The British beautified Kolkata with shady avenues. How?

Celebrated art historian Rathin Mitra speaks on Dalhousie Institute

Kolkata startup develops mobile app to monitor oxygen saturation and pulse ...

This app uses the rear camera and flashlight to give accurate SpO2 & pulse readings

Rabi babu and Subhas, a bond that endured

The political views of the two men were often at odds

Bengali scientist creates long-lasting disinfectant to ward off COVID-19

DuroKea sanitizer provides prolonged protection against a wide range of germs including COVID-19 virus

Chitre monastery, the place to be on Buddha Purnima

Chitre is a beautiful mountain village in North Bengal

Amphan, Yaas prove how global warming is changing cyclones

Why are tropical cyclones becoming so frequent, and so intense?

Bengal was once upon a time ruled by African Kings!

Story of the Habshi Sultans of Bengal

L.Madeira, a 200-year-old mortuary of Kolkata

Who could run away from the clutches of the inevitable reality of life!

Gifted Artist Anirban Mishra’s colourful world of Pens and Ink

Misra’s traditional hand-made pens are a hit among the masses

Raw honey from the Sundarbans, and the story behind it

The raw honey that comes to us directly from beehives in the Sundarbans tells a tale of hardship and courage

Bengal's famous sweet from the Sultanate era

Chaitanya Dev’s favourite Roshokodombo

West Bengal tightens lockdown guidelines, extended to May 30

The announcement was made by chief secretary Alapan Bandyopadhyay

Mr U. Ray, Bengal’s gift to the world of printing

Like his contemporary Rabindranath Tagore, Upendrakishore Roy Chowdhury was a polymath

How Tagore was ‘stamped’ on the world

In the 160th year of his birth, here’s looking at stamps on Tagore

Cliff Richard was once a resident of Howrah

Born and brought up in Howrah's narrow lanes!

From St Xavier’s to Tollywood, Bengal shows rare community Covid relief

Celebrities Parambrata, Anupam, Riddhi and Rwitobroto join hands in this hour of need

Mamata retains portfolios in new cabinet, major changes in education, food ...

A total of 17 new faces are ministers in Mamata Banerjee’s third-term cabinet

Enter the world of MAli, the cartoonist by passion

Mahafuj Ali, or MAli’s works have quite often gone viral

Iconic bakery Kookie Jar shuts down factory due to COVID-19

Shop that baked Satyajit Ray’s birthday cakes for years, shuts down

How is Bengal's Jackfruit good for you?

Jackfruit is a boon for a healthy summer

Indumadhab Mallick revolutionized the kitchen with the invention of ‘Icmi...

The cooker that transformed the lives of Indian ladies

Kolkata’s iconic Mohan’s Books and Magazines downs shutters

E-books have arrived, driving the last nail on Mohan’s coffin

Mamata announces new Covid measures, suspends local trains

The announcement comes hours after the CM’s swearing-in

New Indian digital player Dialoguein presents global Bengali lit fest

‘Dialoguein Global Bengali Lit-Fest’, is to be held from May 6-8

Bengali immunologist gets top honour in USA for original research

Dr Sankar Ghosh among 120 newly elected members announced by the National Academy of Sciences

Chitrakar infuses modern social atrocities in Patachitra

Bhaskar Chitrakar tries to contemporize Kalighat Pata

Scientist Dr. Prabuddha Kundu and team develop triple-antigen oral COVID va...

If approved, this will be the first triple antigen composition manufactured by India

Tea garden bungalows of North Bengal come alive in new book

The heritage homes are scattered across Darjeeling and the Dooars

Kolkata Physicist makes path breaking Solar Particle Detector to detect Sun...

Path breaking discovery to help explore the myriad mysteries of the Sun

Highest ever net surplus in a decade at Kolkata Port Trust

Kolkata Port Trust witnesses a surplus of 26 percent

Beautiful Bankiput, the treasure nobody knows about

Bankiput is a little over 16 km from Kanthi

Gombhira, one of Bengal’s richest folk art forms

Gombhira is still performed by artistes from Malda

IIT Kharagpur’s COVIRAP test kit to give reports in 45 minutes

COVIRAP testing is said to be more effective for community-level screening

Icche Gaon, the mountain paradise in Kalimpong

Echey Gaon means ‘topmost’ in the Lepcha language

The antiseptic cream with a swadeshi link

How proud Boroline was distributed for free in 1947

Kolkata Police creates green corridor for transportation of oxygen

Special task force created to stop hoarding of cylinders

Chinatown’s oldest shop builds a culinary bridge

They will home-deliver home-made Chinese sauces and frozen food

Jhargram Rajbari retains all its past glory

Raja Narasingha Malla Deb revamped the royal palace

Far away from the Maidan, the ‘IFA Shield’ comes alive in Harrow

Captaining the two sides will be Chima Okorie and Dipendu Biswas

A meeting with living legend and one of Netaji’s lieutenants

Asha Sahay joined the Rani of Jhansi regiment in Bangkok

Pathra, the temple town of Paschim Medinipur

Pathra is only 14 km from Medinipur town

Daniell’s canvas picturing elephants on Chowringhee

GB brings you some enchanting landscapes of British ruled Calcutta

Spend a perfect weekend at Diamond Harbour

Located close to the Gangasagar delta, Diamond Harbour was formerly known as Hajipur

Prof Suman Chakraborty from Bengal gets prestigious Science Award

Chakraborty's contribution towards affordable healthcare

Domestic tourism and the travel-crazy Bengali

A tendency to go off the beaten track has taken the Bangali to all corners of the world

Mama Bhagne, the natural wonder of Birbhum

Mama Bhagne has become a tourist attraction in the Dubrajpur area

Kumartuli Turnaround – Season’s 1st Durga Idol sets sail to Sydney

With exports picking up, Kumartuli artisans breathe a sigh of relief

Remembering Ashutosh Mukherjee

Ashutosh Mukherjee’s visions for higher education

The house that Sarat Chandra built

Sarat Kuthi is the house where the author wrote some of his greatest works

Bengal tops India’s Small Savings with Rs 90,000 crore

Bengal is leading the way in small savings collections

Chalsa, queen of the Dooars

What truly sets Chalsa apart is its proximity to two of Bengal’s most famous forest reserves

A Library in an old fridge: It can only happen in Kolkata, The City of Lear...

Kalidas and Kumkum Halder’s new venture has turned into a hit

On World Health Day, a look back at some of medicine’s greatest triumphs

This year, the theme for World Health Day is ‘Building a Fairer and Healthier World for Everyone’

City restaurant hosts lunch in honour of Zomato delivery executives, netize...

‘Calcutta 64’ and ‘Awadhi Biryani’ recently organised a lunch for those who never taste the food they deliver

Why are people pretending as though Covid has vanished?

With cases rising daily, why are we still not following Covid protocol?

National Medical College scripts history with first snake venom oral antido...

‘Varespladib’ has shown promising results in clinical trials

Bengal’s Centenarian takes Covid-19 shot, inspires all to take the jab

Manorama Biswas from Jayantipur village creates history after getting vaccinated

Junput and Udaipur, Bengal’s hidden seaside jewels

For solitude and serenity, these two are perfect weekend getaways

‘Amit Shah runs the BJP, but can we say Mr Modi doesn’t run it?’

Election strategist Prashant Kishor on why he thinks TMC will retain Bengal

Top 10 summer destinations of West Bengal - Part II

The second part of our summer tourism roundup

Hall and Anderson - The first departmental store of the 'City of Joy'

Tracing the first in this era of stand-alone shops

‘Nehru was noncommittal when I asked for Indian citizenship’

The second episode of ‘The Anita Dialogues’ with Netaji Subhas Bose’s daughter

Top 10 summer destinations in West Bengal - Part I

In no particular order, here are Bengal’s top 10 summer retreats

Govt eco-resort near Sandakphu set to open doors to guests

The resort is at Tonglu, between Manebhanjan and Sandakphu

Basanta Utsav travels indoors

Santiniketan to observe closed doors ‘Basanta Utsav’ this year

Tracing the 'Bangali gaddis' of Burra Bazar

Bengali traders were pushed out by traders from other parts of India

Jagajibanpur, Malda’s best kept secret

Had it not been for Jagajibanpur, the history of the Palas would be incomplete

Make a trip to Coochbehar Palace, a dream built in brick

Modeled after Buckingham Palace, it was built by Maharaja Nripendra Narayan

The temple in Kolkata that survived an earthquake and cyclone

‘Black Pagoda’ that withstood natural calamities

Masterda- Remembering him on his birthday

Chittagong Armoury Raid and India's Freedom Movement

On International Day of Forests, here’s looking at Baikunthapur and its t...

For 2021, the theme of the International Day of Forests is ‘Forest restoration: a path to recovery and well-being’

All the goodness of fresh fruits in our mixed fruit jam

Our mixed fruit jams are free of chemicals and preservatives

Why Bengal is a haven for heritage tourism

Its colonial past is certainly not the only heritage that Bengal boasts of

The first biopic on Mujibur Rahman was made in Kolkata

GB brings this incredible tale on Bangobondhu’s birth anniversary

Haridhan Mukherjee – The ‘Mama’ of Bengali cinema who fought poverty ...

Satyajit Ray respected his versatile acting prowess

West Bengal's Hasimara Airbase to house IAF Rafale squadron

Rafale fighter jets are expected to arrive by mid-April

West Bengal records one of the highest COVID-19 vaccine beneficiaries

West Bengal successfully vaccinated 84,505 health workers in just 6 days

Tea tourism, a growing industry in itself

Experience unparalleled natural beauty, taste some of the world’s finest teas

Women Entrepreneurs in Bengal’s MSME

Female MSME owners top their male counterpart in Bengal

Bengali author Sankar receives Sahitya Akademi Award

Sankar is also regarded as a street food expert

Why the Bishnupur Museum in Bankura is a must visit

Bankura has a history of human habitation since prehistoric times

Sonamukhi’s Sohini in US-Biden administration

The US President Joe Biden appointed Bengal’s Sohini Chatterjee

Did Victoria Ocampo turn Rabindranath Tagore into a painter?

How Ocampo inspired Tagore to explore the creative world of art and painting

Kalyani - the town that carries Bidhan Roy’s scars of unrequited love

Declared a Smart City by the state government in 2014

Gajoldoba, a tourism hotspot in the making

Located by the Teesta river, Gajoldoba is close to the Baikunthapur forest

Post COVID, Dalhousie street-food vendors get hygiene training

Dalhousie Square to turn into heritage ‘Food Street’

Sittong, Bengal’s orange and quinine county

The first sight of luscious oranges hanging from trees is delightful

Sridhar Acharya, the forgotten Bengali mathematician

Though part of an elite group, Sridhar Acharya’s name is rarely mentioned

Akashvani to be relaunched

The nostalgia of Calcutta Radio Club still hangs high

Victoria Ocampo sold her necklace to pay for Tagore’s stay in Argentina

Ocampo’s profound admiration for Tagore and her personal sacrifice

The ancient charm of Tamluk

In ancient India, Tamralipta was a thriving business port

Chandannagore’s Alo Hub

One-stop destination for Light Wizards

Baba Bhootnath’s tea stall at Nimtala Ghat

‘Sadhu Baba’ Hari Shankar Pandey’s popular tea stall attracts a huge crowd, daily

Eco Park in New Town hosts workshop on its resident birds

Eco Park has evolved from just a patch of wasteland

The Jagat Seth House, once Bengal's central bank

Today, the principal mansion is a museum

Buenos Aires Travelogue – by Rabindranath Tagore

Bard of Bengal was an avid traveller

Delivering the essence of Bengal, The Bengal Store crosses a milestone

In just eight months, The Bengal Store has reached out to 23 states across India

Buxa National Park, where nature and history live together

The incredibly diverse ecosystem of Buxa makes it a highly attractive tourist destination

Paschim Medinipur, the birthplace of heroes

From ancient archaeology to modern history, Paschim Medinipur has it all

Just roll it up!

Entrepreneur Payal Saha takes Kolkata’s ‘Kati Rolls’ to New York City

As tourism grows, Lamahatta says no to plastic

Tourists may bring in money, but they also bring plastic bottles, empty plastic packets, and every other kind of rubbish

State Government launches Cruise along the Ganges

Ride from Kolkata to Serampore and Chandernagore

Hilsa tales: the good, the bad and the ugly

Shorshe ilish and ilish machh bhaja are legends in their own right, but what about an ilish bharta, or korma?

Rabindranath Tagore’s First Love – Annapurna

Celebrating Love on Valentine’s Day

Celebrating Gorumara, Bengal’s natural wonder

Gorumara is home to some of the richest animal and plant life in the country

‘It was the most dangerous time in my father’s life’

Netaji Subhas Bose’s daughter Anita Bose-Pfaff recounts her father’s epic submarine journey

Netaji@125: Viewing India’s Subhas through the eyes of his daughter

Sampriti-A Bengali organisation in Germany aims to preserve Netaji’s legacy in Germany and Europe

JOLOSHREE -- The Restaurant Boat in Chandannagar

Chandannagar shows the way for River Tourism in Bengal

India’s Largest Buddha Statue is in the making in Kolkata

Sculptor Mintu Pal’s 100 feet tall ‘Reclining Buddha’ has created a buzz in Kolkata

State Tourism Department launches Bengal Himalayan Carnival

The carnival has come as a timely shot in the arm for the hills

Did you know that Amrutanjan, the iconic pain balm, was founded in British ...

India’s favourite “Pain balm” and the freedom fighter who pioneered it

Susunia Hill, Bankura’s ancient attraction

Susunia Hill is an ancient geographical formation located between Bankura and Purulia

Why do Bengalis believe in planchettes?

Have you ever tried bringing down a spirit?

Bhorai Kirtan – The dying music of Burdwan

How the Vaishnava cult gave rise to a traditional form of music and dance

By visiting the Sundarbans, you contribute to their preservation

The Sundarbans have often been called a natural safeguard for nearly 40 million people

Artists from Bengal still rule at Christie’s Sale

Top selling Indian art at Christie’s is from Bengal

On your next trip to Darjeeling, watch out for film crews!

Once in great demand as a shooting location, Darjeeling is reclaiming that popularity

Jaldapara has almost prevented rhino poaching. How?

Recent poaching case was one of its kind

World’s 2nd city to enact anti-air pollution legislation in 1863

Lord Curzon took serious notice of infamous ‘Calcutta Smog’

Economist Jayati Ghosh appointed by the United Nations to a high-level advi...

Bengali scientist help fight economic challenges in a post-Covid world

Speech of the first Bengali Christian member of the Constituent Assembly

H.C. Mookerjee helped in drafting Indian constitution

National Voters’ Day, and how India votes

This year, the ECI has launched the e-EPIC on the occasion of National Voters’ Day

On National Tourism Day, Bengal is confident of a better year

This year, the theme of National Tourism Day is ‘Dekho Apna Desh’

Malda, the ancient pride of of Bengal

Malda was once the hub of Bengal’s flourishing cotton and silk industries

How is Sir Ross’ Kolkata doing?

Under the sting of mosquitoes

The Mecca of Journalism lies in neglect

This is where Keshab Sen started the newspaper Indian Mirror

Visit Bishnupur not just for its temples, but for the Heemputul

Heemputul of Bishnupur seems to be enjoying a revival of sorts

A magical cruise through the Sunderbans

Take a two-day boat trip through the world’s largest mangrove forests

Shout Out to our Real Heroes

“National Disaster Response Force” celebrates its 16th Raising Day

Love story that took Santiniketan by surprise

The untold story of Rathindranath Tagore

Bengal’s mass immunisation success may aid Covid-19 vaccination

Covid-19 vaccination starts today in Bengal

Hetampur – the cultural heritage site of Birbhum

Hetampur is undoubtedly a tourist destination and a history lover’s delightful journey to the past

Decorated war hero of the Indo-China War 1962

Maj Gen Bejoy Mohan Bhattacharjea who led the force

Sangeet Sarani --- Renaming the Kolkata Street where R.D. Burman was born

The iconic building where R.D Burman was born stands at 36/1, South End Park